I bought my first computer, a Dell desktop, in 2002. I finally retired it late last year. It was still running, but at super slow speeds. Josh has had the same laptop since 2004 and it's been our main home computer for the last couple years. This past Thursday night I was up late studying for my FINRA exam when the computer beeped and then the screen went black. I tried and tried to get it to turn back on but there was no life left in it. Josh thinks it may need a new internal battery or that the adapter on the power cable might be bad. It's been dropped off the edge of the couch, tripped over, and spilled on...it's had a rough life. I was doing a Series 7 practice exam when the computer died. I hope that's not a bad sign. I've been pretty stressed over studying for this exam, maybe the computer just couldn't handle it.
In need of a more dependable home computer, we went in search of a new laptop. If I had gone shopping alone, I would have brought home the cute, sleek Sony VAIO. With it's crisp white design, lightweight size, and all the right specs. But my ever practical husband told me I couldn't buy a computer based solely on aesthetics. (Why not?) :) I think I can get used to the one we ended up purchasing. As long as it keeps on keep'n on for many years to come, I'll be happy.
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